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Microsoft
Noun | /ˈmaɪkroʊˌsɒft/

A multinational technology company founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Microsoft develops, licenses, and supports a wide range of software, hardware, and cloud services, including the Windows operating system, Office productivity suite, Azure cloud platform, and Xbox gaming consoles. It is one of the world’s most influential tech firms, known for its enterprise solutions and consumer products.

Common Use:
“Microsoft released a new version of Windows with enhanced security features.”

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